15/03/2026
We are so proud of Ben san for completing our ✖️Cultural Understanding Programme 🇯🇵✨
Congratulations, Ben! 🎉👏
※日本人向けのインターンシッププログラムの詳細はJalc国際インターンン
What makes his journey even more special is the story behind it
Ben and his family have been regular customers since the very beginning
when we first opened
Back in 2019, when he was in high school
he arranged a personal with us for a few months, on his own initiative, independently from the usual school programme
After that, he continued visiting us as a beloved customer for many years
About a year ago, his curiosity about the Japanese language brought him back to our team once again — this time as an ❣️
When he started the programme
he was an absolute beginner
and one of his main motivations was to prepare for a personal trip to Japan at the end of the year
Compared to his previous experiences
he was thrilled to see how much more confidently he could communicate 😆💪
Through this programme, he has been able to study Japanese alongside his work.
By taking lessons almost every day and working closely with our team
he has not only deepened his understanding of
but also developed his Japanese language skills naturally, and retained them far more effectively❣️
Over the past year, Ben has completed around 130 hours of Japanese lessons, gaining both language and cultural fluency
Watching a curious high school student grow from an absolute beginner into a dedicated learner and valuable team member has truly been a joy for us❤️
Life has a beautiful way of bringing people back together
and we are grateful that our paths crossed again like this 🥰
In Japanese culture, we often speak of “ #縁 (en)” — the special connections that bring people together.
This is what we call “EN”
Ben, thank you for being part of the Zee慈/ Jalc family❣️
And…
This programme is currently open for applications!
Whether in the kitchen or at the front,
whether for full time or part time,
anyone interested is welcome to reach out and join us😊
✖️ 🇯🇵